You need these strategies to handle difficult conversations with Debra Roberts

<h2>Many people hesitate to have important conversations. But you can handle difficult conversations with ease using specific communication skills.</h2> <p>When you feel equipped to handle difficult conversations, you change your life, your interactions, and your relationships. Likewise, when you get curious and avoid judging, you are more likely to be able to handle difficult conversations and share opinions in a kind way. Important to note is that when someone isn't open to having a difficult conversation, don't push your point.</p> <p>Learn how to read a situation and how to approach people. If you aren't getting anything back, realize the other person is turned away. In the instance someone is fully turned away and invested in their negativity, you've got nothing to move the conversation forward.</p> <h3>Discernment in difficult conversations</h3> <p>When you present yourself in a way that is demonstrating curiosity, open-mindedness, and respect, and the person tunes you out, lashes out, or is distracted and uninterested, comment on what you are experiencing, in a kind and respectful way. Don't go low, stay respectful.</p> <p>Debra suggested saying "I am trying to have a serious conversation but I feel you are distracted, is this not a good time to talk about it?" Or, "I'm not sure why you're upset." Additional examples are, "I am trying to get a point across but I don't think it's landing, what am I missing?" Or, "Help me understand what you hear me saying because I don't think you are getting my message."</p> <p>When someone isn't understanding or isn't interested, don't continue to say the same thing over and over. It won't land.</p> <h3>How to approach a challenging person or interaction</h3> <p>It is often hard to handle a difficult conversation, especially with a difficult person. Most people will not look forward to the conversation. Many will avoid it, especially if they are people pleasers.</p> <p>People often avoid difficult conversations because they don't know how to start the difficult conversati